By the authority granted to me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby issue the following order:
Section 1. Background
In Executive Order 14193, dated February 1, 2025, I proclaimed a national emergency in response to the extraordinary threat posed to the safety and security of Americans by the public health crisis linked to fentanyl and other illicit drugs. This emergency was exacerbated by Canada’s insufficient action against drug trafficking organizations, human traffickers, and illicit substances. This order mandated the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) for certain items specified in sections 2(a) and 2(b) of that order. Furthermore, in Executive Order 14226, dated March 2, 2025, I temporarily halted this suspension pending a notification from the Secretary of Commerce confirming the establishment of adequate systems to process and collect duties on these articles.
Similarly, in Executive Order 14194, also issued on February 1, 2025, I declared a national emergency regarding the threats posed at our southern border due to the public health crisis from fentanyl and other illicit drugs, alongside Mexico’s failure to combat drug trafficking effectively. This order mandated the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for items described in section 2(a) of that order, with Executive Order 14227, issued on March 2, 2025, pausing the suspension until I received assurance from the Secretary regarding the adequacy of processing systems.
Further, in Executive Order 14195, dated February 1, 2025, I recognized a national emergency due to the Chinese government’s inaction against chemical precursor suppliers and various transnational criminal organizations contributing to the opioid crisis. This order also called for the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for specified articles, which continued with Executive Order 14200 on February 5, 2025, until I received confirmation from the Secretary concerning processing systems.
After receiving verification from the Secretary that adequate systems for processing duties on articles from the PRC and Hong Kong had been implemented, I issued Executive Order 14256 on April 2, 2025, further amending duty treatment regarding the synthetic opioid supply chain, thus suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for specified products from these regions. This order also instructed the Secretary to report on the impact of Executive Order 14256 on American industries and consumers, alongside recommendations for further action.
In Executive Order 14257, dated April 2, 2025, I declared a national emergency related to the persistent U.S. goods trade deficits, providing that duty-free de minimis treatment would remain available for certain products until I received notification from the Secretary about the establishment of adequate systems for duty processing.
Having now received confirmation that systems for processing duties globally are in place, I have determined that it is essential to maintain the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment as outlined below, to address the extraordinary threats stemming largely from outside the U.S. that endanger our national security, foreign policy, and economic stability.
In particular, I deem it necessary to suspend duty-free de minimis treatment for specific goods from Canada and Mexico to respond to the emergencies declared in Executive Orders 14193 and 14194, respectively. Such measures are crucial to ensuring that the tariffs introduced by these orders effectively combat the declared emergencies and are not undermined. This is especially pertinent as numerous shippers employ deceptive tactics to evade law enforcement and conceal illicit substances in their shipments, utilizing methods such as false invoices and deceptive packaging. The risk of such evasion is significantly heightened for low-value articles that previously qualified for de minimis treatment.
Moreover, I have determined, based on newly provided information, that it remains necessary to suspend duty-free de minimis treatment for certain goods from the PRC and Hong Kong to tackle the ongoing crisis declared in Executive Order 14195. This action is essential to ensure the effectiveness of the tariffs imposed by the aforementioned order.
Additionally, I find it necessary to suspend duty-free de minimis treatment globally to address the emergency outlined in Executive Order 14257, ensuring that the imposed tariffs are not circumvented and effectively address the crisis at hand.
Each decision to suspend or maintain the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment is independent, made solely to address the respective emergencies, without cross-referencing other issues.
Sec. 2. Suspension of Duty-Free de minimis Treatment
(a) The duty-free de minimis exemption under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) will no longer apply to any shipments of articles not covered by 50 U.S.C. 1702(b), regardless of value, country of origin, transportation mode, or entry method. Consequently, all such shipments, barring those sent via the international postal network, will incur applicable duties, taxes, fees, and charges. International postal shipments not covered by 50 U.S.C. 1702(b) will be subject to the duty rates specified in section 3 of this order. Entries for all shipments that previously qualified for the de minimis exemption, except those sent through the international postal network, must be filed using an appropriate entry type in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) by a qualified party.
(b) Shipments sent through the international postal network that would have qualified for de minimis exemption under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) will pass free of duties, except those specified in section 3 of this order, and without the need for entry preparation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), until CBP establishes a new entry process and publishes it in the Federal Register.
Sec. 3. Duty Rates for International Postal Shipments
(a) Transportation carriers delivering shipments to the U.S. through the international postal network, or other qualified parties, must collect and remit duties to CBP using the methodologies outlined in either subsection (b) or (c) of this section. Each carrier must apply the same methodology across all applicable shipments during any given period, with the possibility of changing methodology no more than once a month, provided 24 hours’ notice is given to CBP.
(b) A duty equal to the effective IEEPA tariff rate applicable to the country of origin will be assessed on the value of each dutiable postal item (package) containing goods entered for consumption.
(c) A specific duty will be applied to each package containing goods entered for consumption based on the effective IEEPA tariff rate for the country of origin, as follows:
- (i) Countries with an effective IEEPA tariff rate of less than 16 percent: $80 per item;
- (ii) Countries with an effective IEEPA tariff rate between 16 and 25 percent: $160 per item;
- (iii) Countries with an effective IEEPA tariff rate above 25 percent: $200 per item.
(d) For all international postal shipments, the country of origin must be declared to CBP in accordance with the methodologies described in subsections (b) and (c).
(e) The specific duty methodology in subsection (c) will be available for carriers for six months from the effective date of this order. After this period, all shipments through the international postal network must comply with the ad valorem duty methodology in subsection (b).
(f) Shipments through the international postal network that are subject to antidumping and countervailing duties or quotas must continue to be entered under an appropriate entry type in ACE as required by all applicable regulations.
Sec. 4. Implementation
(a) The requirements and procedures established in sections 2 and 3 of this order will be effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 29, 2025.
(b) The provisions of this order will supersede section 2 of Executive Order 14256, as amended, concerning goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 29, 2025.
(c) In alignment with applicable law, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to implement and effectuate this order, which may include temporary amendments to regulations or notices in the Federal Register, and to employ all powers granted to the President by IEEPA necessary to execute this order. The Secretary, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC), will assess whether modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule are necessary to effectuate this order and may execute such modifications via notice in the Federal Register. The Secretary will also consult with appropriate federal officials as necessary and may redelegate functions within the Department of Homeland Security. All executive departments and agencies must take appropriate measures to implement this order.
(d) To ensure compliance and duty remittance under this order, CBP is authorized to require a basic importation and entry bond, as described in 19 C.F.R. 113.62, for informal entries valued at or below $2,500. Any carrier transporting international postal shipments to the U.S. must possess an international carrier bond, as outlined in 19 C.F.R. 113.64, to guarantee payment of the duties specified in section 3 of this order. CBP will ensure that the bonds required adequately cover the duties detailed in this section.
Sec. 5. Definition
For the purposes of this order, the term “effective IEEPA tariff rate” refers to the total duty rate imposed on articles to address a national emergency declared under IEEPA, including Executive Orders 14257, 14193, 14194, and 14195, in accordance with the stacking rules established in Executive Order 14289 dated April 29, 2025, and any subsequent order addressing tariff stacking or applicability under IEEPA.
Sec. 6. Severability
(a) Should any provision of this order or its application to any individual or circumstance be deemed invalid, the remaining provisions and their application to other individuals or circumstances shall remain unaffected.
(b)(i) If additional duties imposed under Executive Orders 14193, 14194, 14195, or 14257 are invalidated, the suspension or continuation of duty-free de minimis treatment as outlined in this order will remain in effect. Duty-free de minimis treatment will still be suspended based on my authority under 50 U.S.C. 1702(a)(1)(B), aimed at regulating importation to address the respective emergencies. Each determination to suspend or continue the suspension remains independent and specific to the emergency it addresses. CBP is instructed to undertake all necessary actions consistent with applicable law to implement this order.
(ii) Duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) will remain available for postal shipments until the Secretary notifies the President that systems for processing and collecting duties on such shipments are in place. Post-notification, duty-free de minimis treatment will no longer be available for postal shipments.
Sec. 7. General Provisions
(a) Nothing in this order shall be interpreted to undermine the authority granted by law to any executive department or agency, or their heads; nor shall it affect the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget regarding budgetary or legislative proposals.
(b) This order will be executed in compliance with applicable law and subject to appropriations.
(c) This order is neither intended to create nor does it confer any right or benefit enforceable by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other individual.
(d) The Department of Homeland Security will bear the costs associated with the publication of this order.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 30, 2025.
